Tohoku is a region frequently visited by travelers, and each prefecture boasts many charming guesthouses.
Miyagi Prefecture also has a plethora of guesthouses that we highly recommend, so this time we will introduce some of the best guesthouses in Miyagi Prefecture.
With the increase in travelers post-COVID, we hope this article inspires even one person to embark on a journey.
A guesthouse is a type of accommodation that possesses a unique charm, distinct from traditional hotels and resorts.
Guesthouses offer the following appeals:
While it depends on the guesthouse, one of their appeals is that they are often cheaper than hotels.
If you're staying for multiple nights or moving between various locations, the lower accommodation cost is a welcome benefit for travelers, isn't it?
Please check the official websites of each guesthouse for detailed prices.
Guesthouses are places where travelers from all over Japan and even the world gather, and they are also open to the local community, so interaction naturally arises, which is another characteristic.
Many travelers become familiar faces after repeated visits and integrate into the local community.
This is a charm not found in hotels or pensions.
Each guesthouse has a different interior and exterior, as well as a different community atmosphere, and this individuality is one of its charms.
Discovering your "favorite guesthouse" as you travel is one of the greatest pleasures of traveling.
Now, let's introduce some recommended share houses in Miyagi Prefecture.
Each guesthouse has different characteristics, so please try to find one that suits your preferences.
『SLOW HOUSE』 is a guesthouse in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, that opened in 2022 after renovating an empty house.
As the name suggests, it's a guesthouse themed around "slow," creating a space where you can slowly re-examine your own richness and meet reliable companions.
The owner of SLOW HOUSE actively welcomes young people who "want to do something but have no idea what" and calls them "lodgers," actively providing them with opportunities for activities and human connections.
One of them, as of 2023, is the community manager of SLOW HOUSE and is in charge of preparing breakfast for guests, even holding pop-up cafes in the region irregularly.
By the way, SLOW HOUSE's Instagram content is interesting and popular with young people, so be sure to check it out.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SLOW HOUSE @kesennuma (Kesennuma Guesthouse & Cafe) (@slowhouse_k)
Address: 1-3-3 Saiwaicho, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture 988-0026 Check-in: 15:00 Check-out: 11:00 Parking: Available Access: Approximately 5 minutes by car from Sanriku Expressway Kesennuma Port Interchange Official HP:https://slowhouse.mystrikingly.com/
Kesennuma Guesthouse "Kakehashi" (hereinafter, Kakehashi) in Kesennuma City, as its tagline "In an atmosphere that feels like everyday life, travelers, locals, and new residents all mingle, converse, and connect" suggests, is a guesthouse that serves as a "bridge" for various people gathering in Kesennuma.
With the desire to prioritize interaction over meals, they have eliminated the room-only plan and operate as a "guesthouse where everyone eats dinner together," including locals.
Also, since spring 2023, they have opened a Note account, and the poetic content of the writing is something the author particularly enjoys, making me want to meet the person behind it.
When planning a stay in Kesennuma, please consider Kakehashi first.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kesennuma Guesthouse "Kakehashi" (@kesennuma.gh_kakehashi)
Address: 55-3 Nagiso Maehayashi, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture 988-0224 Check-in: 16:00 Check-out: 9:30 Parking: Available Access: Approximately 5 minutes by car from Sanriku Expressway Otani Kaigan Interchange Official HP:http://www.kakehashi0311.com/
Umebachi is a famous guesthouse even within Tohoku.
It is also known as a guesthouse with many fans, to the extent that some people are inspired by Umebachi to pursue opening their own guesthouse.
The charm of this guesthouse is that there are no barriers between guests and staff, allowing for friendly interaction even on a first visit.
Due to its excellent location in Sendai, many cyclists and bikers stay here, and it is loved as a transit point for journeys.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guest House Umebachi (@guest_house_umebachi)
Address: 1-3-14 Heisei, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture 983-0037 Check-in: 16:00 Check-out: 11:00 Parking: Available Access: 7-minute walk from JR Senseki Line Kunikata Station Official HP:http://umebachi2009.com/
HOSTEL KIKO is a guesthouse within walking distance from Sendai Station.
With regular events held within the guesthouse and a map of the Aramachi area where HOSTEL KIKO is located, it is a guesthouse open to the community, centered around Aramachi.
In addition to accommodation, long-term stays as a share house are also possible, meeting the needs of those who "want to live in Sendai only until they find a permanent home."
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